I know I have what, like 4 or more other projects I should probably finish but, I started a new game none the less. I picked up the starter box of FSA and The French Republique for Dystopian Wars. First off, if you can get past how poorly the rule book is layed out, the rules are actually really good. Second, the models are amazing. I’ve been passing these in my local game store for quite a while trying to find an excuse to buy some and finally I decided I didn’t need an excuse these are just to nice not to get. That led to me deciding I was going to give this game a try while I was waiting for Dropzone commander to catch up on its miniature orders since I’m still waiting on that.
Anyways, on to the models. I love the fact that for 50 bucks you get a ton of models. Honestly this is one of the best deals around. There is little cleanup require only one or two mold lines at best and the resin is easily washed. Sometimes some mold release agent just doesn’t want to come off, not the case with these.
I have decided I wanted to mount these on bases so I can add water effects around the ships so I used Games Workshop movement trays for the job. These work great cause they’re easy to cut and I stocked up on a few before the price hike. Otherwise just make a template and cut out some plasticard for this.
I primed these ships in Vallejo surface primer Panzer Grey as per usual these days. I highlighted up by adding GW Ironbreaker to the primer. This gave them a metallic grey finish that I darkened with secret weapons armor wash. My hope was to get the look of the old civil war ironclads that were mostly black metal but, with out that flat look that straight black would give. The decks have been based with Vallejo air Light brown. Not sure exactly what I plan on doing for the rest of the decks as I’m still looking up ideas on how to paint them. I want to give them a lighter red wood look. I have some ideas involving oil paints I’m just not sure what color to lighted the wood with first.
I’ll let you know how that all goes. Until then enjoy a few pictures.
The Sneakiest Carp 